Politics
Australian naval program sums up dilemmas for 'middle power' nations
Delays and cost concerns on submarine project cast shadows over ship-building ambitions
Politics
Island leaders' hearts sink over Trump's Paris Accord pullout
Strong response by vulnerable Pacific nations reflects alarm over climate change
Politics
Australia struggles with moves to legalize cannabis use
Medical research focuses on patient benefits from drug still widely banned
Politics
Blogger's killing shows danger of Maldive extremism
Swing toward Islamic fundamentalism will have global consequences
Economy
Policy upheavals buffet mining in Philippines, Indonesia
Governments and companies struggle for common ground amid shaky recovery
Economy
Policy upheavals buffet mining in Philippines, Indonesia
Governments and companies struggle for common ground amid shaky recovery
Politics
Fog of cyberwar spurs virtual arms race on Korean peninsula
Hacking networks a threat to governments, economy
International relations
'TPP 11' make show of unity, but members remain far apart
Negotiators will reconvene in Japan, continue push to win back US
International relations
'TPP 11' ministers in discord ahead of Sunday meeting
Some countries remain uneasy about moving forward without the US
Economy
New Zealand's free trade vision includes China
Island nation seeks to shape Asia-Pacific commerce rules to its benefit
Economy
New Zealand leads push to keep TPP alive
Wellington, Tokyo see no need to change terms after US withdrawal
Politics
'TPP 11' to Washington: We'll keep your seat warm
Remaining trade pact members look to lure US back with smooth re-entry
Economy
Japan to push for 'TPP 11' by year-end
Ministerial meeting to be held later this month in Vietnam
Politics
Australia's Great Barrier Reef under bleaching threat
Global warming deals another blow to delicate marine life
Politics
China holds limited influence over North Korea: expert
University of Sydney's James Brown on Australian views on Pyongyang, US, TPP
Economy
TPP members agree to go on minus US, but differ on terms
Countries may seek better deal now that American market opening is gone
Politics
New Pacific trade pact goes against the protectionist tide
But 14-nation deal may be largely symbolic without Fiji and Papua New Guinea
International relations
Papua New Guinea's premier faces balancing act between Australia, China
Budget woes continue as economy hit hard by sagging resource prices
Politics
Asia-Pacific press freedom takes another step back
North Korea, China at rock bottom as Hong Kong slips from top 10
Economy
Tokyo to push for TPP without US, says Aso
Japan's deputy PM confident of quick deal with 10 original signatory countries
Economy
TPP talks to get going -- with notable absentee
Japan aiming to lead, maintain rules in hope of Washington returning
Economy
Think the RCEP is about free trade? Think again
Beijing-led pact is aimed at saving China's own economy via the Belt and Road
Economy
The long, frustrating quest for free trade in Asia
A defanged TPP and an undercooked RCEP make for a murky future
Politics
Trump's No. 2 brings an olive branch to Asia
Vice President Mike Pence reaches out to Muslims to defuse anti-US sentiment